Arts

HTC200

2010  HTC200  The Pursuit of Empire: Philip II and Alexander the Great

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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See also   HTC300

SPECIAL NOTE:  may be taken as a History unit

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HTC200 H Distance(H,L,W,I,N) Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Concentrates on the rise of Macedon and its expansion under King Philip II and his son Alexander the Great. The unit examines the means employed to acquire and maintain empire and gives special attention to the life and conquests of Alexander.The approach is primarily through the major literary sources for the period but additional evidence from archaeological, numismatic and epigraphic material is introduced where relevant.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT:

HTC200: 3,000 words written work (60%);2-hr exam (40%)

HTC300: 3,500 words written work (60%); 2-hr exam (40%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2x1-hr lectures, 1-hr tutorial fortnightly

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H,I,L,N,W
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H,I,L,N,W
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

25% in level 100 Ancient Civilisations or equiv

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009

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